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Pro-Treat Books – Better than We Could Have Imagined
Pro-Treat Books – Better than We Could Have Imagined Most of our customers are now using Pro-Treat Books, our digital treatment platform, which has grown into a tool more powerful, intuitive, and useful than we could have imagined − thanks to your positive feedback and suggestions, which we continue to integrate. Pro-Treat Books is as big a leap for our industry as moving from a cheque book to an online banking system. Importantly, it is saving timber treaters tremendous amounts of money by identifying potential overtreatment before it occurs, which prevents the overuse of valuable wood preservative.
Reama AI Launches LiveTwin Research Initiative to Advance Intelligent Forestry Infrastructure Monitoring in South Africa
Reama AI Launches LiveTwin Research Initiative to Advance Intelligent Forestry Infrastructure Monitoring in South Africa Pilot leverages AI, satellite earth observation, and intelligent technologies to enhance forestry operations Reama AI Technology (Pty) Ltd, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa’s industrial sectors, today announced the launch of its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga province. The
IN MEMORIAM: celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Marie Marguerite Mbolo Abada
IN MEMORIAM: celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Marie Marguerite Mbolo Abada “It is with profound sorrow and deepest respect that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) family, alongside the global forestry and conservation communities, mourns the passing of Professor Marie Marguerite Mbolo Abada. A distinguished academic, a steadfast advocate for labour rights, and a pillar of sustainable forestry in the Congo Basin, Professor Mbolo leaves behind an enduring blueprint for
Solid steel is the key
Solid steel is the key When it comes to the backbone of Rhino Sawmills a top-tier sawmill, solid steel band wheels play a big role! In our new R-Series models,the Rhino R750 and R950 this is the standard. These are not just ordinary band wheels that you find on average sawmill machines; these are meticulously crafted for the serious sawmiller who knows that better wheels mean better cuts and, ultimately, more profit.
New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania
New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania Softwood markets across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific are approaching a turning point. Some of the world’s lowest-cost plantation producers are increasingly linked to major importing markets where domestic supply growth is limited. With harvests expected to decline in key exporting regions, China remaining structurally dependent on imports, and Japan nearing peak production, the regional supply balance is
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment?
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment? One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the worst unemployment rate among major economies and one of the world’s highest. But is that number exaggerated? Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is among those who think so. In an interview with Business Day,
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has secured substantial EU LIFE funding for a €6.7 million project, of which €4 million is provided by the EU LIFE programme, together with a broad range of project partners. The funding will support an exploration of more efficient and responsible use of fibre-based materials in Europe, building
Pro-Treat Books – Better than We Could Have Imagined
Pro-Treat Books – Better than We Could Have Imagined Most of our customers are now using Pro-Treat Books, our digital treatment platform, which has grown into a tool more powerful, intuitive, and useful than we could have imagined − thanks to your positive feedback and suggestions, which we continue to integrate. Pro-Treat Books is as big a leap for our industry as moving from a cheque book to an online
Reama AI Launches LiveTwin Research Initiative to Advance Intelligent Forestry Infrastructure Monitoring in South Africa
Reama AI Launches LiveTwin Research Initiative to Advance Intelligent Forestry Infrastructure Monitoring in South Africa Pilot leverages AI, satellite earth observation, and intelligent technologies to enhance forestry operations Reama AI Technology (Pty) Ltd, a deep-tech research and deployment lab focused on developing reliable and responsible artificial intelligence solutions for Africa’s industrial sectors, today announced the launch of its LiveTwin pilot installation at a forestry plantation near Sabie, Mpumalanga province. The
IN MEMORIAM: celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Marie Marguerite Mbolo Abada
IN MEMORIAM: celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Marie Marguerite Mbolo Abada “It is with profound sorrow and deepest respect that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) family, alongside the global forestry and conservation communities, mourns the passing of Professor Marie Marguerite Mbolo Abada. A distinguished academic, a steadfast advocate for labour rights, and a pillar of sustainable forestry in the Congo Basin, Professor Mbolo leaves behind an enduring blueprint for
Solid steel is the key
Solid steel is the key When it comes to the backbone of Rhino Sawmills a top-tier sawmill, solid steel band wheels play a big role! In our new R-Series models,the Rhino R750 and R950 this is the standard. These are not just ordinary band wheels that you find on average sawmill machines; these are meticulously crafted for the serious sawmiller who knows that better wheels mean better cuts and, ultimately, more profit.
New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania
New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania Softwood markets across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific are approaching a turning point. Some of the world’s lowest-cost plantation producers are increasingly linked to major importing markets where domestic supply growth is limited. With harvests expected to decline in key exporting regions, China remaining structurally dependent on imports, and Japan nearing peak production, the regional supply balance is
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment?
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment? One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the worst unemployment rate among major economies and one of the world’s highest. But is that number exaggerated? Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is among those who think so. In an interview with Business Day,
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